The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG is a lightweight, water-based eye serum formulated with 5% caffeine and highly purified epigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside from green tea leaves to visibly reduce under-eye puffiness and the appearance of dark circles. In the brand's clinical testing, twice-daily use significantly decreased the look of dark circles and minimised under-eye puffiness in three weeks, with continued improvement over six weeks.

Why The Ordinary Caffeine Solution Works

Caffeine is a vasoconstrictor. Applied to the thin skin of the eye contour, it temporarily tightens dilated blood vessels so they are less likely to leak fluid, which is what softens morning puffiness and the bluish shadow of vascular dark circles. EGCG adds antioxidant support, helping protect and soothe the delicate eye area. Because the formula is water-based and oil-free, it absorbs in seconds and layers cleanly under eye cream, moisturiser, SPF or makeup.

Ideal For

Anyone in the UAE dealing with morning puffiness, tired-looking eyes or vascular dark circles brought on by late nights, screen time, air-conditioning or poor sleep. It suits all skin types and all genders, and fits into any routine. Note that it is not designed to correct shadows caused by hollowness in the eye contour or by hereditary pigmentation, and results build with consistent twice-daily use rather than overnight. Very sensitive eye areas may find 5% caffeine strong, so patch test first.

• Caffeine 5% - an unusually high concentration, since most eye products use 0.5% to 3%. It works to de-puff and visibly energise the eye contour.

• Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside (EGCG) - a highly purified green tea derivative that acts as an antioxidant and helps reduce the appearance of dark circles and eye contour pigmentation.

• Hyaluronic Acid and Glycerin - humectants that hold moisture in the under-eye area so the skin does not feel tight after application.

• Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract and Oxidized Glutathione - supporting antioxidants that help defend the eye area against everyday environmental stress.

The serum is vegan, cruelty-free, alcohol-free, oil-free, silicone-free, nut-free and gluten-free. It ships in UV-protective packaging because EGCG is sensitive to light.

1. Cleanse and tone, then apply a small amount to the eye contour before moisturiser, morning and evening.

2. Pat gently with your ring finger until fully absorbed. Avoid direct contact with the eyes.

3. Follow with moisturiser and SPF in the morning. This caffeine eye serum has no known conflicts and layers well with The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5.

4. Store the bottle in the fridge for a cooling, extra de-puffing effect on hot Dubai mornings.

Patch test before first use. Apply only to unbroken skin and stop use if irritation occurs.